Question

What is the prominent feature of Modhera Sun Temple of Gujarat?

• A. Vimana does not cast a shadow at noon during any part of the year
• B. Trickling water falls on Shiva Linga every time
• C. The first rays of the sun fall directly on the idol
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C The first rays of the sun fall directly on the idol

Modhera Sun temple is located at Modhera village of Mehsana district, Gujarat, India on the bank of river Pushpavati. It is a Hindu temple built by Bhimdev I of the Solanki dynasty in 1026AD and dedicated to the Sun. The sanctum sanctorum is designed in a way that the first rays of rising sun lit up the image of Surya during solar equinox days.